Witch names come to mind every autumn, but they’re great any time of the year. Fictional witches have worn so many fantastic names. Some, like Elphaba, fascinate – but seem like a stretch as a child’s given name. This list focuses on witch names perfectly wearable for a real girl – black cat, bubbling cauldron, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Fiona: Traditional and Fearless
The baby name Fiona blends literary roots with an appealing sound for a name that hits the sweet spot – stylish, current, but not too common. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITERARY INVENTION Back in the eighteenth century, the Scottish writer James Macpherson claimed he’d discovered and interpreted a collection […]
READ MORE >>Vintage Girl Names: Ada, Birdie, Daphne, Ruth
Vintage girl names follow trends, rising and falling as the decades come and go. That sounds counter-intuitive, right? Trendy names, we think, must be the Ashleys and Jessicas, Mileys and Khaleesis. They define a generation. Or maybe they’re so tied to pop culture that they feel tied to a particular moment, one that will fade […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with I: Ivy, Isaura, Isabelle
Girl names starting with I fit right in with so many vowel-forward choices. After all, A is the most popular letter for girls’ names, with E right behind. The letter I ranks thirteenth – midway through the alphabet. And yet, there just aren’t that many baby girl names starting with I. And, unlike Amelia/Emilia or Olivia/Alivia, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Prairie: Warmth and Grace
The baby name Prairie is rare, but makes an appealing possibility for a girl’s name. Thanks to Deanna for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Mills for requesting an update. GRASSLAND The Latin pratum means meadow. While it’s not obvious, Prairie is of French origin. The Latin word became praerie in Old French, before […]
READ MORE >>1924 Girl Names: Ione, Inez, Lula
1924 girl names blend antique charm with a certain freshness. After a century in style limbo, many of these feel fresh and interesting again. Or not. Some 1924 names are still languishing in obscurity. Are we ready for the return of Eunice and Beulah? Maybe not yet. Other favorites from one hundred years ago are […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with H: Harper, Helen, Heraclea
Girl names starting with H range from literary surname Harper to rarities like Haidee and Heraclea. It doesn’t seem like there should be such diversity from a single letter, but it’s true. In fact, girl names starting with H rank eleventh out of the 26 letters of the alphabet. H also offers a surprising number […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Hadley: Tailored Literary Find
The baby name Hadley fits in with names we love now. Then a New York Times bestseller gave it a boost. Thanks to Meri for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HEATHER FIELD The baby name Hadley originally referred to a field of heather, which must have been abundant in the UK. It’s a common […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Ending in et and ette
Girl names ending with ette are the It Girls of the twenty-first century. The term “It Girl” dates to the early 1900s. Clara Bow was called an It Girl. So were Audrey Hepburn, Diana Ross, Ali McGraw, Winona Ryder, Halle Berry, Zendaya, and more famous faces. They earn the title as rising stars, known for […]
READ MORE >>Nature Names for Girls: Most Popular
Nature names for girls remain one of the hottest categories of names. But it’s not really one category, is it? From vintage gems like Violet to classics like Rose, modern discoveries like Autumn to unisex picks like River, it’s possible to love nature names no matter what your style. The US Top 1000 – and even […]
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